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Language of Dreams

Before we begin discussing dreams, it is important to first understand that dreams are a type of language.  What is a language?  In its most simplistic form, "language" is simply a kind of communication.  If we take a look around us, we can see that many different kinds of languages are all around us.  Many of these languages, though, don't necessarily consist of words.  

For example, crying is a language.  There are times where words just simply can't communicate what a person is feeling.  But the tears say everything.  However, we must be careful.  Tears can mean different things with different people in different circumstances.  They can express joy, relief, sadness, grief, physical pain, frustration, and celebration.  A baby's crying can mean, "Feed me.  Change me.  Burp me.  Pay attention to me.  Help me.  Play with me."

 Non-verbal communication is a language as well.  A smile can communicate volumes.  Fear, joy, worry, and peace can all be seen on someone's face.

Nature communicates with its own language.  It declares God's nature, power, and sovereignty.  Art is a language, and so is music.  But to understand what is being communicated, we need to sometimes dig deep.  We need to listen with our hearts instead of our heads.  

Dreams, too, are a language.  Dreams are often a language of images and symbols.  Take the Statue of Liberty:  what does it symbolize?  To many people it symbolizes freedom.  It represents a country opening its arms to the foreign immigrant.  But to some, this statue is a symbol of our country's pride and arrogance.    


In order to understand dreams we must first remember that dreams are a language.  Many languages have certain things in common:

1.  They are subjective.  Just as words can have many different definitions and meanings, images can have many different symbolisms and meanings.

2.  Language must be listened to and understood from the heart.  We will miss a lot if we only listen with our minds.  Dreams are no different.  We must see and listen from our hearts.

3.  Languages must be learned and practiced.  Understanding and interpreting dreams will take time and practice.

4.  The better that you know someone, the better you will understand what they mean when they communicate.  The same is true of dreams and God.  God communicates in dreams.  If we spend a lot of time with Him in prayer, worship, and Bible-reading, we will have a better chance of understanding what He is really saying through a dream.

 

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